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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

C8 POOMOT history

C8 POO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

C8 POO blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
134,131 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 POO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 POO was last recorded at 134,131 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,726 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
405 miles
Average per year
3,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,131 miles
  • 2025 – 133,726 miles
  • 2024 – 133,610 miles
  • 2023 – 133,442 miles
  • 2022 – 133,179 miles
  • 2021 – 132,947 miles
  • 2020 – 132,684 miles
  • 2019 – 132,397 miles
  • 2018 – 132,151 miles
  • 2017 – 131,652 miles
  • 2016 – 130,999 miles
  • 2015 – 130,222 miles
  • 2014 – 129,002 miles
  • 2012 – 125,009 miles
  • 2011 – 116,845 miles
  • 2010 – 106,823 miles
  • 2009 – 97,676 miles
  • 2008 – 94,785 miles
  • 2007 – 73,978 miles
  • 2006 – 63,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,131 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,131 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    134,131 miles
    Test number
    620725473444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,726 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    133,726 miles
    Test number
    494353344119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,610 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    133,610 miles
    Test number
    663560107729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,442 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    133,442 miles
    Test number
    617596706821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,179 miles (+232)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    133,179 miles
    Test number
    829503806717
    • AdvisoryFront both tractor seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass132,947 miles (+263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,947 miles
    Test number
    966510346956
    • AdvisoryFront both tractor seals weeping

  7. Pass132,684 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,684 miles
    Test number
    685594164466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,397 miles (+246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    132,397 miles
    Test number
    181618809787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tractor seal weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tractor seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,151 miles (+499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    132,151 miles
    Test number
    194531903689
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass131,652 miles (+653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    131,652 miles
    Test number
    443322437097
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  11. Pass130,999 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,999 miles
    Test number
    246055062598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,222 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    130,222 miles
    Test number
    658726205102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,002 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    129,002 miles
    Test number
    907299414131
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Fail129,002 miles (+3,993)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,002 miles
    Test number
    197706304153
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass125,009 miles (+166)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    125,009 miles
    Test number
    568885952255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Fail124,843 miles (+7,998)11 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,843 miles
    Test number
    656937042271
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass116,845 miles (+33)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    116,845 miles
    Test number
    405880631238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

  18. Fail116,812 miles (+9,989)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,812 miles
    Test number
    855538621269
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

  19. Pass106,823 miles (+57)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    106,823 miles
    Test number
    744580930190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight weep from steering box

  20. Fail106,766 miles (+9,090)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,766 miles
    Test number
    890116920147
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight weep from steering box

  21. Pass97,676 miles (+2,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    97,676 miles
    Test number
    362316109191
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass94,785 miles (+20,807)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    94,785 miles
    Test number
    300786048291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    73,978 miles
    Test number
    682913947258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,978 miles (+10,347)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,978 miles
    Test number
    172433947235
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass63,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    63,631 miles
    Test number
    821918146248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 POO

Does C8 POO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 POO is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 POO?
The MOT on C8 POO is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 POO done?
C8 POO was recorded at 134,131 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 3,605 miles a year.
Has C8 POO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 POO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on C8 POO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 POO find?
C8 POO passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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